Salutem

29/09/22

A man with Trisomy 18 and autism from Peterborough has achieved his entry level certificate in sailing after eight years’ experience.

Matthew Robinson, 46, was diagnosed with the conditions when he was a child as well as complex learning difficulties. After growing up in Canada and moving to the UK, he has been supported by New Road, part of Salutem Care and Education for nine years.

His local sailing school started providing lessons for individuals with disabilities and complex needs in 2014, and Matthew has been an avid participant ever since.

Matthew is an individual who requires round the clock support and when he first started sailing, he had a support worker and the sailing teacher with him on the boat. He now has the confidence to steer the boat by himself and is able to go out on the water with only the instructor.

Sailing is one of Matthew’s passions however, because it is a seasonal activity, he can only go out on the boat between April and October. When asked about what he thinks of his experience with sailing, he simply stated: “I love it.”

John Godden MBE, CEO of Salutem Care and Education, said: “Well done Matthew, what an amazing achievement. It is inspiring to see that he has such a passion for sailing

“At Salutem, we are all about making the individuals we support comfortable and push them to get involved with as many activities they can. We are looking forward to getting Matthew back on the water and to see what he can achieve next.”

Salutem Care and Education supports children, young people and adults with learning and physical disabilities, mental health needs, challenging behaviours, and autism at more than 120 homes, schools, day services, transition services and colleges nationwide.

It prides itself on delivering person-centric care, support and education to enable its service users to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

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Editor’s Notes:

Salutem Care and Education is a UK based residential and healthcare operator and investor with 130 services nationwide.

Within its portfolio are:

• Modus Care specialises in support services for those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning disabilities and other complex needs. It provides small residential facilities for adults as well as bespoke services.
• Ambito Care and Education comprises the former Scope services which include four education facilities, 30 care homes and ten day services.
• Clearwater Care provides 27 services in the Midlands and South East, for complex needs and severe learning difficulties in residential and supported living.
• Pathways Care Group has 54 homes nationwide for adults with learning difficulties.